Baker

Dessert Kitchen (OTB) Limited; Paerata; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable hours

On-site role

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Inclusive Foods, a fast-growing New Zealand bakery and food manufacturing business based in Paerata, is seeking a skilled Baker to join the production team. This hands-on role involves producing high-quality baked goods at scale in a busy production environment, following recipes, batch sheets, and production plans.

You’ll work to food safety standards, HACCP, and quality controls, with opportunities for career growth within Dessert Kitchen brands across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Proven baking experience in a commercial bakery.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to follow recipes and work independently.
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.

Responsibilities

• Mixing, baking, and finishing products to specification.
• Operating bakery equipment, including mixers, ovens, and cutters.
• Following recipes, batch sheets, and production plans.
• Maintaining product quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and production efficiency.
• Upholding food safety, hygiene, and allergen management procedures (HACCP).

Job description

Baker | Full-Time

Join a fast-growing New Zealand food manufacturer producing premium baked goods at scale.

Inclusive Foods is a well-established, high-performing bakery and food manufacturing business based in Paerata (near Pukekohe). We supply some of New Zealand's leading retailers, airlines, and foodservice partners and operate across our growing brands: Dessert Kitchen, Allergywise, Little Birds Organics, and Inclusion Kitchen.

We're looking for a skilled and reliable Baker to join our production team and help us deliver high-quality products to customers throughout New Zealand.

About the Role

This is a hands-on baking role within a busy commercial production environment. You'll be involved in producing high-quality baked products at scale while working to production schedules, quality standards, and food safety requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Mixing, baking, and finishing products to specification
• Operating bakery equipment, including mixers, ovens, and cutters
• Following recipes, batch sheets, and production plans
• Maintaining product quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Contributing to continuous improvement and production efficiency
• Upholding food safety, hygiene, and allergen management procedures (HACCP)

About You

You’ll be a team player who takes pride in your work and enjoys working in a structured production environment.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Proven baking experience, preferably in a commercial bakery
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• The ability to follow recipes and work independently
• A positive attitude and strong communication skills
• A good understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements
• Reliability and a strong work ethic

Desirable:

• NZQA Baking qualification (or currently working towards one)
• Experience in large-scale production or food manufacturing

What's in It for You?

• Full-time permanent position
• Stable hours and consistent workload
• Opportunity to grow your career within a fast-growing business
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive remuneration based on experience

Location

Paerata, South Auckland (near Pukekohe)

You will need reliable transport to travel to and from our site.

Applicants must be a New Zealand resident or hold a valid visa with the right to work in New Zealand.